Reagan, Ronald Popluar Programs - C-SPAN Video LibraryThe most popular programs for the Reagan, Ronald Taghttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=138
en-USCopyright 2015, National Cable Satellite Corporationinfo@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTTue, 31 Mar 2015 21:10:02 GMTAdvising Presidents and Presidential CandidatesA.B. Culvahouse, former Counsel to President Reagan, spoke on advising presidents and presidential candidates. In his remarks he spoke about advising President Reagan on a number of issues including the Iran-Contra scandal, judicial nominations, presidential records and executive privilege,and the legal implications of various responses to international incidents.
A.B. Culvahouse was a member of Senator John McCain's Vice Presidential Selection Committee and talked about the process used in selecting Governor Sarah Palin as the Vice Presidential candidate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285343-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285343-1Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTRonald Reagan Funeral ServiceIn a religious funeral service for President Reagan current and former world leaders and U.S. presidents gathered to pay their respects. Eulogies were given by former President George H.W. Bush, former Canadian Prime Minister Mulrooney former British Prime Minister Thatcher, and President George W. Bush.
The program began with the entry of the casket and the family into the vestibule of the cathedral. The program includes scenes of guests leaving the cathedral after the casket and the family departed. The program concludes with a split screen of the interior of the cathedral where the final music is being played and scenes of the honor guard assembling at Andrews Air Force Base.
Lady Thatcher's remarks were pre-recorded on video due to health concerns. The service was one of several official ceremonies that paid tribute to the former president with full military honors, musical selections and traditional hymns.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182165-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182165-1Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTNew Jersey Governor Chris Christie RemarksGovernor Christie spoke at the Ronald Reagan Library in Simi Valley, California. He focused on the concept of American exceptionalism, saying that it "must be demonstrated, not just asserted." He also talked about the economy, education, terrorism, and his accomplishments in New Jersey. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience, including questions about a possible presidential campaign.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301782-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301782-1Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTBook Discussion on [Rawhide Down: The Near Assassination of Ronald Reagan]Panelists commemorated the 30th anniversary of the assassination attempt on President Reagan on March 30, 1981. He was shot by John Hinckley, Jr., as he left a lunch-time event at the Washington Hilton hotel, becoming the only serving U.S. president to survive being shot in an assassination attempt. The discussion included archival news footage from broadcast and cable news networks that illustrated some of the chaos and confusion of the day's news coverage.
Del Quentin Wilber is the author of [Rawhide Down: The Near Assassination of Ronald Reagan] (Henry Holt and Company, 2011). The book details the Secret Service and White House response to the attempt, the severity of the president's injuries, and the surgeons who operated on President Reagan. Jerry Parr, who was the head of the security detail, was at President Reagan's side when he was shot and pushed him into a limousine. Dr. Joseph Giordano, the surgeon who operated on the president, founded and oversaw the trauma team at George Washington University Hospital that played a key role in saving the president's life.
"The 30th Anniversary of the Assassination Attempt on President Ronald Reagan" was a special program at the Newseum, with the support of Henry Holt and Companyhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298627-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298627-1Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTFirst Lady Nancy ReaganJudy Woodruff and Carl Cannon talked about the life and influence of first lady Nancy Reagan and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. They discussed her role as a political partner with her husband, his protector, and his primary caregiver during his years suffering from Alzheimer's disease. Topics included her relations with the press and her role as a fashion icon. In pursuing her "Just Say No" anti-drug campaign, she became the first sitting first lady to address the United Nations and to address the nation in a joint appearance with the president. Video was shown of Kirby Hanson showing artifacts at the Reagan Presidential Library.
Video clips included Mrs. Reagan and her son Ron in a 2011 PBS documentary, Mrs. Reagan in a 1999 C-SPAN interview and a 1988 interview with Hedrick Smith, President and Mrs. Reagan's 1986 television message, and the president speaking in 1988.
This was the 31st episode in the C-SPAN series "First Ladies: Influence and Image."http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/314538-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/314538-1Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTSarah Palin Remarks on Ronald ReaganFormer Governor Sarah Palin (R-AK) spoke about the continuing relevance of President Reagan's "Time for Choosing" speech.
This program was part of a celebration of the 100th anniversary of President Reagan's birth.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297859-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297859-1Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTLife Portrait of Ronald ReaganIn the thirty-ninth in a series on American presidents, participants discussed the life and career of Ronald Reagan. Among the issues they discussed were his early film career, involvement in California politics, his penchant for a Western lifestyle, and the assassination attempt on his life. They also talked about several events during his presidency including his anti-terrorism efforts and dealings with Russian President Gorbachev. During the program video footage and still photographs of Reagan were shown and various locations on his ranch were visited. Throughout the program guests responded to viewer questions and comments.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151636-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151636-1Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTPresident Reagan in ChinaPresident Ronald Reagan arrived in China on April 26, 1984, to start a six-day visit - the first by an American president since President Nixon in 1972. There was a welcoming ceremony in Tiananmen Square outside the Great Hall of the People where he was greeted by Chinese President Li Xiannian with a 21-gun salute. President Reagan then attended a banquet given in his honor by President Li. He gave an address where he spoke about the need for "mutual respect and mutual benefit" between China and the United States. He said some phrases in a Chinese language.
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info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/107544-1Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTReagan Assassination AttemptDel Quentin Wilber, author of [Rawhide Down: The Near Assassination of Ronald Reagan], recreated the afternoon of March 30, 1981. On that day, John Hinckley, Jr., fired six bullets at President Reagan, who had just completed a speech to the AFL-CIO at the Washington Hilton. He used archival photographs and video, recently declassified audio from the U.S. Secret Service, and he followed the route of the presidential motorcade from the hotel to the George Washington University Hospital. He discussed President Reagan's reactions, his recovery, and its effect on his presidency as well as on the Secret Service.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298497-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298497-1Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTReagan State Funeral CeremonyAt an official state funeral members of Congress gathered to pay tribute to the life and career of Former President Ronald Reagan. Eulogies honoring President Reagan were given by The Speaker of the House, President Pro Tempore of the Senate and Vice President. The three also laid wreaths at the coffin. Following the official ceremony, dignitaries and officials guests passed by the coffin to pay their respects.
The ceremony also included patriotic music and the posting of a military honor guard.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182164-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182164-1Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTFormal Funeral Procession to U.S. CapitolThe official funeral cortege down Constitution Avenue to the Capitol for Former President Reagan was shown. The casket was carried on a horse-drawn caisson followed by a riderless horse with reversed boots. The procession included a 21 aircraft flyover in "missing man" formation as well as bands and marching units from assorted military services.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182164-3
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182164-3Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTReagan Presidential Library DedicationThe Ronald Reagan Presidential Library was presented as a gift to the American people. The career of former President Reagan was reviewed by the speakers. The library will be the future burial site of President and Mrs. Reagan.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/22610-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/22610-1Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTQ&A with Rick PerlsteinRick Perlstein talked about his book, [The Invisible Bridge: The Fall of Nixon and the Rise of Reagan], the third in a series by Mr. Perlstein tracing the evolution of the conservative movement in American politics. He talked about the early career of Ronald Reagan, his entrance into politics after his film career began to falter, his change from the Democratic to the Republican Party, his support of Barry Goldwater, and his rise to the presidency. Mr. Perlstein also talked about the methodology and research associated with the book, and the criticism by some historians surrounding its publication.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/320983-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/320983-1Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTRonald Reagan Presidential LibraryThe tenth in a series on presidential libraries focused on Ronald W. Reagan's life and career using rarely seen film and sound recordings, as well as letters, documents and artifacts collected from the stacks and vaults of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California. Library officials conducted a tour of the library and responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. Series historian and consultant Richard Norton Smith participated from the studio in Washington, D.C.
Air Force One, on which President Reagan pursued a diplomatic end to the Cold War, was shown. After serving seven presidents from Richard Nixon to George W. Bush, the plane, located at the Reagan Library, was opened to visitors in the fall of 2005. Highlighted film included White House TV footage behind-the-scenes in the White House, at Camp David and at the 1985 Geneva Summit; U.S. Army training films from the World War II era starring Ronald Reagan. Featured documents and artifacts included all five volumes of Ronald Reagan's White House diaries.
C-SPAN's Presidential Libraries: History Uncovered was a 12-week series airing live on location from the 12 presidential libraries spanning Herbert Hoover to Bill Clinton.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200510-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200510-1Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTRepublican National Convention AddressFormer President Ronald Reagan recalled the years of "tumult and triumph" of the human race during his lifetime in an address to the Republican National Convention in Houston, TX. President Reagan lauded the current state of America, which he said was basically sound but appeared distorted through the speeches of the Democrats. He recalled the dismal economy that existed prior to his presidency, and noted the possibilities available to America in the next century. The former president lauded the performance of President Bush, and called for a balanced budget amendment and the line-item veto. President Reagan spoke to an appreciative audience, who cheered during pauses in his speech and broke out periodically into chants of "Reagan, Reagan," and "Thank You, Ron." His wife Nancy joined him on stage following his remarks.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/31259-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/31259-1Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTReagan Funeral Final RespectsFollowing official interment ceremonies, officials and invited guests passed by President Reagan's unadorned casket to pay final respects.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182193-3
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182193-3Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTWilliam F. Buckley's [The Reagan I Knew][National Review] editors Richard Brookhiser and Richard Lowry and Media Research Center founder Brent Bozell participated in a panel discussion on the publication of William F. Buckley's final book, [The Reagan I Knew] (Basic Books; October 13, 2008). They presented their thoughts on the book, William F. Buckley, and Ronald Reagan. Mr. Buckley's posthumous book details his relationship with former President Ronald Reagan and contains a collection of correspondences between the two men. The panelists responded to questions from the audience following their remarks.
William F. Buckley was the founder of [National Review] and wrote a nationally syndicated newspaper column. He was the author of over fifty books, including [God and Man at Yale], [Up from Liberalism], [On the Firing Line], [Happy Days Were Here Again], and [Nearer My God]. William F. Buckley died February 27, 2008.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283783-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283783-1Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTPresident Reagan's 83rd Birthday CelebrationDuring a birthday celebration for former President Reagan, former Prime Minister Thatcher, former Senator Baker, Senator Dole, and others spoke about the accomplishments of the Reagan administration and the prospects for the Republican Party in the 21st Century.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/54480-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/54480-1Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTAmerica in the 1980sA panel discussion was held on 1980s and it's definition as a historical period. The decade defined by the presidency of Ronald Reagan became a critical moment for both the political right and left. Daniel Rodgers talked about the transformation of social ideas in the last quarter of the 20th century and why the '80s was a critical moment for both the left and the right. Doug Rossinow talked about how Ronald Reagan's role as president has been presented in recent history. Kim Phillips-Fein questioned the intense focus on President Reagan in the overall historiography of the 1980s. Jeremi Suri moderated and commentary was provided by Michael Kazin. After the panelists presented their papers, the group responded to questions from members of the audience.
"The American 1980s as a Historical Period: Problematizing the Standard Narrative" was a session of the 125th annual meeting of the American Historical Association, held at the John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center in Boston. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297303-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297303-1Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTDeparture Ceremonies in Washington, DCFollowing several days of official ceremonies and funerals in Washington, DC, President Reagan fs body was taken to Andrews Air Force Base for transport back to California for final interment.
The program began with waiting for the arrival of the motorcade, which was occasionally shown on a split screen. The service was one of several official ceremonies that paid tribute to the former president with full military honors, musical selections and salutes. The program ended after the departure of the plane, which was one of those used as Air Force One.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182165-2
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182165-2Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTRonald Reagan's Neshoba County SpeechHistorians discussed Ronald Reagan's first post-convention presidential campaign speech on August 3, 1980, at the Neshoba County Fair in Mississippi. The speech drew attention for his use of the phrase "states' rights" at a place just a few miles from Philadelphia, Mississippi, a town associated with the 1964 murders of civil rights workers. Joseph Crespino moderated. They also responded to questions from members of the audience.
Renee Romano talked about "Mississippi and Memory;" David Chappell talked about "Does Neshoba County Make Life Too Easy for Democrats?" Joseph Crespino and Angela Dillard commented.
"Ronald Reagan's Neshoba County Speech in National Memory" was a program at the 102nd annual meeting of the Organization of American Historians, held Wednesday, April 7 to Saturday, April 10, 2010, at the Hilton Washington.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293124-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293124-1Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTDick Cheney Remarks on President ReaganFormer Vice President Dick Cheney spoke at a celebration of the 100th anniversary of President Ronald Reagan's birth. He talked about President Reagan's legacy, the conservative movement, President Reagan's leadership style in domestic politics and foreign affairs, as well as his experiences during the Reagan administration. He also commented on unrest in Egypt, urging U.S. leaders to remember that Egyptian President Mubarak was "a good man" and important friend to the United States and said he hoped that the Obama administration would seek "balance" in its approach to the fast-moving events across the Middle East. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297872-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297872-1Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTRonald Reagan Statue UnveilingThe Ronald Reagan statue was unveiled as part of the National Statuary Hall Collection, which is comprised of statues donated by individual states to honor notable women and men from each state's history. Participants talked about President Reagan's life, legacy, and leadership style. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286798-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286798-1Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTInterment at Reagan LibraryPresident Reagan's body was returned to California following official ceremonies in Washington, DC to be interred at the Reagan Presidential Library.
In accordance with President Reagan's wishes the service was held under a vivid sunset overlooking the Simi Valley. The ceremony also included musical selections and traditional hymns as well as a bagpiper. Following eulogies by family members, the family gathered privately with cameras rolling for the final interment ceremony.
There are brief technical difficulties during this live airing.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182193-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182193-1Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTPresident Reagan 1985 InaugurationC-SPAN showed the second inauguration of Ronald Reagan in 1985, which took place in the Capitol Rotunda on January 21, 1985. A private swearing-in was held the previous day at the White House to meet Constitutional requirements for the oath of office to be administered at noon on Jan 20. Courtesy of NBC.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77789-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77789-1Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTReagan, Gorbachev, and the End of the Cold WarA panel discussion was held on the critical relationship between the two great superpower leaders, Ronald Reagan of the United States and Mikhail Gorbachev of the Soviet Union. The panelists discussed how and why they came together, how they changed the world, and lessons for the future. They responded to questions from members of the audience. Lesley Stahl moderated.
"Reagan/Gorbachev: Did They End the Cold War Forever?" was the first event of the New York Historical Society Harold and Ruth Newman World Beyond Tomorrow Series. The event was held March 17, 2011, at the New York Society for Ethical Culture.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298555-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298555-1Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTPresident Reagan in IrelandPresident Reagan and Irish President Hillary made brief remarks upon President Reagan's arrival in Shannon Ireland. President Reagan then spoke briefly to the public in County Tipperary, Ireland, expressing his pride in his Irish heritage.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/110964-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/110964-1Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTIn Depth with Edmund MorrisMr. Morris talked about his life and his writings, and he responded to audience telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. He is the Pulitzer Prize and American Book Award-winning author of [The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt] and [Theodore Rex]. Both books will be released simultaneously in paperback by The Modern Library on Tuesday, October 8th. He was authorized by Ronald Reagan to write the biography of the 40th President, titled [Dutch: A Memoir of Ronald Reagan], published by Random House. He is currently working on the 3rd volume of his trilogy on Theodore Roosevelt.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171877-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171877-1Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTPresident Reagan Funeral Service: ArrivalsOfficials and invited guests arrived at the National Cathedral for President Reagan's funeral service.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182165-3
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182165-3Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTReagan News Conference on Grenada InvasionPresident Reagan announced the U.S. invasion of Grenada after the prime minister and several cabinet members had been executed by pro-Cuba guerrillas. He was joined by Dominican Prime Minister Charles who is chairman of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean State. After prepared statements, they took questions from the media.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/101120-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/101120-1Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTBook Discussion on [Subversives]Author Seth Rosenfeld, former investigative reporter for the [San Francisco Chronicle] and [San Francisco Examiner], talked about his book, [Subversives: The FBI's War on Student Radicals, and Reagan's Rise to Power]. In his book, he reports on the FBI's covert actions at the University of California, Berkeley in the 1960s. He argues that the J. Edgar Hoover-led Agency attempted to weaken activist student groups, including the Free Speech Movement (FSM). Mr. Rosenfeld's research draws upon 250,000 pages from the Agency's files.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308816-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308816-1Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTBook Discussion on [Tear Down This Myth]Will Bunch was interviewed about his book, [Tear Down This Myth: How the Reagan Legacy has Distorted Our Politics and Haunts Our Future], by David Brock. The author argues that conservatives recast what he considers a divisive former president, Ronald Reagan, into an icon so as to revive the Right's political platform. Following the discussion Mr. Bunch responded to questions from members of the audience.
Will Bunch, senior writer for the [Philadelphia Daily News] and writes the blog Attytood.com. He is the author of [Jukebox America].
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info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284256-1Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTFuneral PreliminariesPresident Reagan's body was taken from the Capitol Rotunda where it had been lying in state to the National Cathedral for a funeral service.
Mrs. Nancy Reagan kissed the casket before it was removed from the Capitol Rotunda and the Reagan family accompanied the motorcade to the cathedral. Inside the cathedral guests assembled and the musical portion of the service began, including the singing of "Ave Maria." The program concludes with the family following the casket into the cathedral.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182225-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182225-1Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTPresident Ronald Reagan's Birthday Centennial CelebrationA celebration was held on the centennial of the birth of President Ronald Reagan on February 6, 1911. The event at the presidential library in Simi Valley, California, included presentation of colors, a wreath laying by Mrs. Reagan, a 21-gun salute, an F-18 flyover from the deck of the USS Ronald Reagan, entertainers, dignitaries, and a keynote address by former Secretary of State James Baker.
This official commemoration of President Reagan's 100th birthday initiates a year-long series of events from the Reagan Presidential Library.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297876-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297876-1Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTReagan Youth ConferenceParticipants spoke about the legacy of the Reagan presidency, President Reagan's governing style, and the relations between his White House and the other branches of government. They also responded to questions from the audience.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300112-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300112-1Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTA Conversation with Nancy ReaganMrs. Reagan talked about her experiences as first lady from 1981 to 1989 and her opinions on the changing role of the first lady.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60321-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60321-1Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTRonald Reagan Biographical VignetteA short summary was given of the accomplishments and life history of President Ronald Reagan. Video and pictures of his life were shown from the time he was a child, an actor, his presidential administration, and his battle with Alzheimer's during his retirement.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154000-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154000-1Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTBook Discussion on [My Father at 100: A Memoir]Ron Reagan, the youngest son of former President Ronald Reagan, recounts his father's personal life and political career. Ronald Reagan, who died on June 5, 2004, at the age of 93, would have been 100 on February 6, 2011. Ron Reagan remembered his father at Politics & Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C., on January 25, 2011. He responded to questions from members of the audience.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297824-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297824-1Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTBook Discussion on [11 Principles of a Reagan Conservative]Paul Kengor, political science professor at Grove City College, talked about his book, [11 Principles of a Reagan Conservative], in which he presents his thoughts on what it means to be a "Reagan conservative." In his book, the author identifies eleven principles that he contends the late president possessed and defined his conservatism, from lower taxes and individualism to American exceptionalism. Paul Kengor spoke at the Reagan Ranch Center in Santa Barbara, California.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/318009-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/318009-1Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTReagan Library TourMrs. Reagan conducted a tour of the Reagan Presidential Library, highlighting important episodes of the Reagan presidency. She commented on several exhibits including those which focused on the assassination attempt on President Reagan's life, official gifts, her life as first lady, and Reagan's farewell letter revealing he suffered from Alzheimer's disease.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153719-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153719-1Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTPresidents Truman and Reagan and the Cold WarRobert Dallek and James Mann talked about their books on Presidents Truman and Reagan. The two presidents bookend-ed The Cold War, which ended twenty years previously with fall of the Soviet Union. After their presentations they responded to questions from members of the audience.
Roberrt Dallek is the author of [Harry S. Truman: The 33rd President, 1945-1953], part of The American Presidents Series (Times Books; September 2, 2008). James Mann is the author of [The Rebellion of Ronald Reagan: A History of the End of the Cold War] (Viking Adult; March 5, 2009).
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info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289142-1Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTBook Discussion on [What I Saw at the Revolution]Former presidential speech writer Peggy Noonan talked about her book [What I Saw at the Revolution: A Political Life in the Reagan Era]. She answered her critics and talked of the publicity surrounding the book. Once a writer for newscaster Dan Rather, Ms. Noonan was a speech writer for Ronald Reagan during the last half of his presidency. She also wrote the well-known "thousand points of light" acceptance speech that George Bush delivered at the 1988 Republican convention. In addition to discussing her experiences at the White House, she reflected on the role of speech writers in politics and discussed her own political beliefs.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10932-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10932-1Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTBook Discussion on [Dutch: A Memoir of Ronald Reagan]Mr. Morris talked about his book [Dutch: A Memoir of Ronald Reagan] which examined the life and career of President Reagan. The book employs a unique literary device for a non-fictional biography by examining historical events and documents through the eyes of a fictional character.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153861-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153861-1Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTFuture of American Culture, Part 2Participants talked about the future of American culture at the 2010 Ronald Reagan Symposium. They spoke about a variety of issues including the legacy of President Reagan, contemporary American social values, family and social issues, and conservative principles. Following prepared remarks they answered questions from the audience.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292039-2
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292039-2Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTPresentation of Presidential Medal of FreedomPresident Bush called former President Reagan "an American original" and his "mentor" in remarks made at a ceremony to grant President Reagan the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his service to the country. President Reagan responded with warm remarks for the award and the nation, and recalled his tenure in office in the White House.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/37025-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/37025-1Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTIn Depth with Peggy NoonanMs. Noonan talked about her books and her career in politics and responded to audience telephone calls. She was a speechwriter and special assistant to President Ronald Reagan from 1984 to 1986 and was chief speechwriter for George Bush during the 1988 presidential campaign. Her first book, [What I Saw at the Revolution: A Political Life in the Reagan Era] (Random House, 1990), recounted her experiences in the Reagan White House. Ms. Noonan is also the author of [Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness] (Random House, 1994), [Simply Speaking: How to Communicate Your Ideas with Style, Substance, and Clarity] (ReganBooks, 1998), [The Case Against Hillary Clinton] (ReganBooks, 2000), and [When Character Was King: A Story of Ronald Reagan] (Viking, 2001).http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168909-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168909-1Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT100th Anniversary of Ronald Reagan's BirthRichard Norton Smith talked about the 100th anniversary of Ronald Reagan's birth and the former president's legacy as well as what it means for the future of the Republican Party. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.
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info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297874-5Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTBook Discussion on [Reagan and Gorbachev: How the Cold War Ended]Ambassador Matlock talks about his book [Reagan and Gorbachev: How the Cold War Ended], published by Random House. He spoke about his experiences as a diplomat, and how those experiences informed his book. He talked about a number of events that contributed to the end of the Cold War, including the Geneva Convention in 1985, the Reykjavik Summit in 1986, and the events in Berlin in 1989.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183023-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183023-1Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTBook Discussion on [The Age of Reagan: The Conservative Counterrevolution, 1980-1989]Steven Hayward talked about his book [The Age of Reagan: The Conservative Counterrevolution, 1980-1989] (Crown Forum; August 25, 2009). This second volume on the political career of President Ronald Reagan covers his presidency. Mr. Heyward recalls President Reagan's public and foreign policy decisions and the former presidents internal disputes with Republican party stalwarts as well as opposition from Democrats, and assesses how Reagan changed both parties. After his presentation he was joined in a discussion of Reagan's successes and failures as president and his efforts to restore the constitutional limits on American government.
The panelists also responded to questions from members of the audience. John Samples moderated.
Steven Hayward is the author of several other books, including [Churchill on Leadership]. He is a senior fellow at the Pacific Research Institute and fellow at the American Enterprise Institute.
James Mann is the author of [The Rebellion of Ronald Reagan: A History of the End of the Cold War] (Viking; March 9, 2009). William Niskanen is the author of [Reaganomics: An Insider's Account of the Policies and the People] (Oxford University Press, USA; June 2, 1988).
This event was hosted by the CATO Institute in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, August 27, 2009, at 11:45 a.m.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288621-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288621-1Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTKey Figures at the End of the Cold WarJames Graham Wilson talked about the Cold War, and argued that the actions of four key figures led to its end: Mikhail Gorbachev, Secretary of State George Schultz and Presidents Reagan and George H.W. Bush. This event was hosted by the Wilson Center and the National History Center.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/319021-1
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